Smaran's Century Powers Karnataka to Ranji Final

R. Smaran has rapidly established himself in Karnataka's senior cricket team. During the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign, he accumulated 433 runs, notably hitting a match-winning century in the final. This season, Smaran has been a standout performer in the Ranji Trophy, scoring 823 runs, the highest for his state and third-best overall.

Smaran recently achieved his fifth First-Class century, scoring 135 runs in the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Uttarakhand. He acknowledged the collective batting effort, highlighting contributions from teammates like Karun Nair and Devdutt Padikkal. The positive dressing-room atmosphere, enriched by the presence of five Test cricketers, has been crucial for the team's performance and his own development.